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San Diego Chinese Women’s Association Scholarship
California • Community Service • Athletic • Freshmen
The San Diego Chinese Women’s Association offers scholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 for high school graduates of Chinese descent.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
United Methodist Ministry as a Career Scholarships
Religious/Theological Studies • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for UMC members pursuing ministry careers, offering up to $2,000. Requires one year of membership and application materials.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Entering College scholarship
Illinois • Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen
The Entering College scholarship awards $1,000 to IL students pursuing environmental careers with a 3.00 GPA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program
Connecticut • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship offers $1,000-$4,000 for eligible students in Connecticut. Apply with GPA, recommendation, and FAFSA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Environmental Studies Natural Science Scholarship Program
Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Environmental Studies Natural Science Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in select Illinois counties pursuing environmental careers.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Tom Tolen Educational Scholarship
California • Electrical Engineering • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Radio & Television • Journalism • Engineering • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tom Tolen Educational Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Northern California residents pursuing lighting design studies.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Allegheny Mountain Section Air & Waste Management Association Scholarships
Ohio • West Virginia • Pennsylvania • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Allegheny Mountain Section offers $2,000 scholarships for environmental students in PA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship offers up to $15,000 for students with chronic inflammatory diseases based on excellence and community service.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Lombard Area AAUW Dickson/Mosillo Return To Learning Scholarship
Illinois • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Lombard Area AAUW offers a $5,000 scholarship for women returning to school, especially in STEM fields. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship
Florida • For Women • Freshmen
The Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship offers $1,500 to senior females from Palm Beach County attending FAU or PBSC with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Les Dames D'Escoffier New York Corporate Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Les Dames D'Escoffier NY offers a $5,000 scholarship for women pursuing careers in food and hospitality. Must enroll in partner schools.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Scholarly Paper Awards for Undergraduate Students (Sigma Tau Delta)
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
John Paul Frerer Memorial Scholarship
Wisconsin • High school • Freshmen
Annual $5,000 scholarship for Tupelo High School seniors with 3.0 GPA, requiring essay and recommendations for college.
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
Sigma Tau Delta Continuing Education Scholarships
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Sigma Tau Delta offers $2,500 scholarships for part-time or non-degree students pursuing education aligned with its mission. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
William C. Johnson Distinguished Scholarship
English • Literature • Writing • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The William C. Johnson Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for English students with a 3.5 GPA and leadership experience. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 7, 2025
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
Allegheny County • Armstrong County • Butler County • Beaver County • Fayette County • Washington County • Westmoreland County • Pennsylvania • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship awards $2,500 to high school seniors in select PA counties pursuing environmental studies.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship Program
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Olympia Tumwater Foundation Traditional Scholarships
Thurston County • Washington • High school • Freshmen
Olympia Tumwater Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for Thurston County seniors attending Washington schools, based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Mikkelson Foundation Student Scholarship Program
Colorado • Science • Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • High school • Freshmen
The Mikkelson Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships to Colorado high school seniors pursuing engineering, math, or science with a 3.7 GPA.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
WiTT Diversity Scholarship
Tennessee • Technology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The WiTT Diversity Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for underrepresented minority students pursuing tech careers in Nashville area colleges.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
GM Women's Retail Network Drive to Succeed Scholarship
Automotive • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The GM Women's Retail Network Drive to Succeed Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in automotive retail education or careers.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
NGA Foundation Scholarships
Business Administration • Management • Business (MBA) • Food & Nutrition • Information Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NGA Foundation Scholarships offer $4,000 for students in business-related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Ridgefield Scholarship Group (RSG)
Connecticut • Freshmen
Ridgefield Scholarship Group offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Ridgefield High School graduates. Apply through the Counseling Office.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
WiTT College Scholarship
Tennessee • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • STEM • Technology • Computer Science • For Women • High school • Freshmen
WiTT College Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for female high school seniors in Nashville pursuing tech careers. Apply with essay & recommendation.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Calculated Genius STEMINIST Scholarship
Illinois • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
The Calculated Genius STEMINIST Scholarship offers $5,000 for women in Engineering with a 3.0 GPA in the Chicago area. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
To write a strong application for college freshman scholarships, be clear and concise, tailor your essays to the scholarship's mission, proofread for errors, and highlight your unique experiences and aspirations.
You can find college freshman scholarships on various platforms, including scholarship search engines and websites like Mos, which aggregates scholarship opportunities tailored for your needs.
College freshman scholarships are financial awards specifically designed for students who are entering college for the first time. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
To apply for college freshman scholarships, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay.
Yes, many college freshman scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, colleges, and foundations. It's important to research and verify the credibility of the scholarship provider.
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